Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Mary Huckaby, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2006022758
- NPI
- 1437393071
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Mary supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress management
- Relationship support
- Trauma focus
About Mary
Mary Huckaby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 20 years of experience. She works with adults 18 and older who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her practice also addresses related issues such as panic attacks and mood disorders.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety, improving communication in relationships, and addressing the effects of past trauma. Mary also helps people sort through feelings connected to abandonment, attachment, guilt, and shame.
In session she typically breaks concerns into manageable steps. That can include learning tools to reduce panic symptoms, practicing clearer ways to express needs, and looking at patterns that keep someone stuck. She pays attention to life demands like work, caregiving, and relationships when planning goals.
Mary has worked with adults across many settings during her two decades in practice. That background informs how she adapts strategies to everyday life challenges. She describes her approach as practical and focused on what changes a person can make between sessions.
To begin she asks people to describe the most pressing concern and what they hope to change. From there she and the client set short-term goals and decide which techniques to try first. Sessions are aimed at steady, workable progress rather than quick fixes.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use in daily life. One common approach is cognitive behavioral work, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety and manage mood. This can help with panic attacks, persistent worry, and low mood.Another frequently used approach targets trauma-related symptoms by helping a person process difficult memories and reduce the ways those memories affect current behavior. That work often combines emotion regulation skills with gradual exposure to distressing material so people gain more control over reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mary will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. The choice of methods is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. If you need a quieter setting, less screen time, or a quick phone update, discuss those preferences when scheduling so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression. She also works on related concerns such as panic attacks, mood disorders, and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and chooses approaches based on each person’s needs. The work is practical and focused on concrete skills and steps to manage symptoms and daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in mental health settings. That background includes helping adults navigate stress, relationships, and trauma-related concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri. Her practice location is listed as Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person visits are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and where services are provided.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process sets up the initial meeting and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers